TMC Medical Minutes: Chronic Pain/Dorsal Column Stimulator Implantation

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Posted: Tue 10:22 AM, Apr 22, 2008

Thanks to recent breakthroughs in treating and preventing chronic pain, experts say no one should have to live with excruciating pain. Physiatrist, Dr. Deborah Fisher helps us understand chronic pain and to tell us about a treatment option that is now available

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